Oral Communication: Communicative Strategies Quiz

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Which communicative strategy involves collaboratively establishing a topic?

Turn-Taking

Restriction

Nomination (correct)

Topic Shifting

What does 'Restriction' refer to in communication?

Limitation you may have as a speaker (correct)

Limitation of physical movement during conversation

Limitation of topics to be discussed

Limitation in the use of formal language

What does 'Turn-Taking' pertain to in communication?

Deciding the tone of the conversation

Deciding who ends the conversation

Deciding who takes the conversational floor (correct)

Deciding the main topic of conversation

What is covered by 'Topic Control' in communication?

Procedural formality or informality affecting topic development Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Topic Shifting' involve in communication?

Changing the main topic of the conversation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Repair' refer to in communication?

Addressing and correcting problems encountered in conversation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'termination' refer to in a conversation?

Ending a topic Signup and view all the answers

In the context of language form, what does 'morphology' examine?

How words are formed in any language Signup and view all the answers

What does 'syntax' refer to?

The rules governing how words combine to create meaningful utterances Signup and view all the answers

How many syntactic patterns are there according to the text?

7 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the syntactic patterns mentioned in the text?

S + V + A + O Signup and view all the answers

What is important for proper syntax when expressing a series of items or verbs?

Using only gerunds (verbs ending in “–ing”) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'duration of interaction' refer to?

The time the speaker and listener/audience communicate with each other Signup and view all the answers

What does 'verbal interaction' involve?

Interacting with the audience through words Signup and view all the answers

What does non-verbal interaction mainly consist of?

Conveying messages through gestures and facial expressions Signup and view all the answers

'Parallel structure' is most often an issue when expressing:

A series of items or verbs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communicative Strategies

Collaborative Topic Establishment: This strategy involves participants working together to introduce and shape a topic of conversation.
Restriction in Communication: Refers to limiting the information provided during an interaction, often to maintain clarity or keep the discussion focused.

Interaction Dynamics

Turn-Taking: Pertains to the structured exchange of speaking turns between interlocutors, which helps maintain the flow of conversation.
Topic Control: Covers the ability of participants to manage and guide the topic of discussion, ensuring relevant contributions.
Topic Shifting: Involves moving from one topic to another during a conversation, often requiring skill to maintain coherence.
Repair: Refers to the process of correcting misunderstandings or errors in communication, whether by clarifying or rephrasing.
Termination: The concluding phase of a conversation, which can signal the end of the interaction or a change in subject matter.

Language Form

Morphology: Examines the structure and formation of words, including prefix, suffix, and root interactions.
Syntax: Refers to the rules and principles that govern sentence structure and the arrangement of words.

Syntactic Patterns

The number of syntactic patterns, though unspecified, is part of the structured approach to understanding sentence construction.
Example of a syntactic pattern that is NOT mentioned: An unspecified pattern is identified as not being included among those discussed in the material.
Proper Syntax for Series: Important for ensuring clarity when expressing lists or multiple verbs; typically requires parallel structure.

Interaction Types

Duration of Interaction: Refers to the length of time that participants engage in conversation, impacting the depth and quality of communication.
Verbal Interaction: Involves the use of spoken language, including speech acts, dialogue, and conversational exchanges.
Non-Verbal Interaction: Mainly consists of body language, gestures, facial expressions, and other forms of communication that do not involve words.

Parallel Structure

Often an issue when expressing a series of items or verbs, emphasizing the need for grammatical consistency within lists to aid comprehension.

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Test your knowledge of communicative strategies for oral communication with this quiz. Learn about Cohen's (1990) statement on the importance of using strategies to start and maintain a conversation, as well as the different types of communicative strategies such as nomination.